Bøger af Frederic Crowninshield

Villa Mirafiore is a book written by Frederic Crowninshield and published in 1912. The book is a fictional account of a group of American expatriates who spend a summer in Italy at the titular Villa Mirafiore. The main character, a young artist named Jack, falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Countess di Mirafiore, who is married to an older Italian nobleman. As Jack becomes more involved with the countess, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception that threatens to destroy his relationship with her and his own sense of self. The book is a vivid portrayal of the decadent and hedonistic lifestyle of the European aristocracy at the turn of the 20th century, and is notable for its lush descriptions of the Italian countryside and the opulent Villa Mirafiore itself. Crowninshield, a prominent artist and writer of his time, was known for his interest in the arts and culture of Europe, and Villa Mirafiore reflects his fascination with the romantic and exotic image of Italy that was popular among American expatriates of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

With a history dating back to 30,000 BC, the mural is one of the most ancient art forms on the planet. The word refers to any piece of painted artwork on a ceiling, wall, or other permanent surface. Often, the physical features of the surface or architectural structure are used and incorporated into the artwork itself. This illustrated volume explores the fascinating history and evolution of the mural, offering useful and practical information on producing them, materials, viable surfaces, and much more. Contents include: "Introductory Remarks", "Encaustic and Tempera of the Ancients", "The Wall", "Modern Encaustic", "Fresco", "Byzantine Fresco", "Durability of Fresco-Its Possibilities-Fresco Compared with Wax-Painting", "Fresco-Secco", "On-Painting", "Water-Glass", "The Education and Qualification of the Mural Painter", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Villa Mirafiore is a historical novel written by Frederic Crowninshield and published in 1912. The story is set in 19th century Italy and follows the lives of two young American artists, John and Alice, who travel to Florence to study art. While there, they become involved in the political and social upheaval of the time, as Italy struggles to unify under a single government.The main setting of the novel is the Villa Mirafiore, a grand estate owned by a wealthy Italian family. John and Alice are invited to stay at the villa, where they meet the family's beautiful daughter, Bianca, and her suitor, the dashing Count Riccardo. As they become more involved in the family's affairs, John and Alice begin to uncover a web of secrets and intrigue that threatens to tear the family apart.Throughout the novel, Crowninshield weaves together themes of love, politics, and art, painting a vivid picture of life in Italy during a time of great change. The novel is notable for its lush descriptions of the Italian countryside and its exploration of the tensions between tradition and modernity in Italian society.Overall, Villa Mirafiore is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.